The amount of atomic O relative to O₂.

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The given chemical formula represents sulfate ions, which are created in the atmosphere from the reaction of sulfur dioxide with water and oxygen. As altitude increases in the thermosphere, the temperature rises, leading to increased dissociation of sulfuric acid and ionization of sulfate ions. This results in an increase in the amount of atomic oxygen relative to sulfate ions, hence the answer is (D) increases with altitude in the thermosphere.

The Amount of Atomic O Relative to O2

The Amount of Atomic O Relative to O₂